Just a Journal

I have recently enrolled in the Brian Buffini training.  What I have learned has helped me understand that people want to be heard. When you can accurately and sincerely demonstrate that you've heard someone, you are probably one of the few people in their world who is actually listening. You wil...

Are bad practices growing incrementally? With each small twist of the wheel going unnoticed. Are people rewarded for behavior which reinforces bad practices instead of good practices? We are told from natural science that a frog will sit in a pan of tepid water as the heat is slowly turned up unt...

This two bedroom one and a half bath is located on a little over one acre, a steal at this price. Fireplace and large back porch area over looks its beautiful plush 1/2 wooded and 1/2 cleared acreage, very private. New carpet, new roof on home (2 yr), as well as rolled roof on small utility shed....

Vacant lot listing in Silver Springs Shores.  A Great Home Site.  Listed at $35,000.00, assessed at $43,000.00It is .38 acres.  It has a retention pond in the back left of the property, very private. 

I think I must have shown at least 20 homes over this past week.  What can I do to CLOSE a deal?  Is there a better way to ask for the sale?  I would welcome anyones input.  Unsure if it is simply the market or my approach.  Of course, my approach is not the same with each client, however, I do a...

What is the best avenue to take when a prospective client has had a bad or questionable experience with another agent?  In this past week I have come into contact with one such client.  She indicated to me that she was very unhappy with the service she was provided, concerning another agent.  I a...

We have a property that has a large lot, beautiful landscaping, and actually shows well.  It is well advertised with lots of exposure and other sales associates are showing it.  The rooms are extraordinarily large, with spacious closets and an abundance of extras.  I am not sure if it could be th...

We toured some of the properties today.  It was a very educational experience.  I am excited to go go...... Familiarizing myself with the multiple listings site is not as much a task as I had thought it would be.  Lots to learn.  Thanks for the words of wisdom; I will definitely take that under a...

Just obtained my state license and accepted a position on a Team, at Re/Max Premier Realty in Ocala, Florida.  Anyone have any golden words of wisdom for me?  Hope... Hope....